Of Music and Men

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus episode during our brief hiatus.Good news! This is the last update before we jump into book three (the collection of podcast episodes that make up book three). Thank you for being patient during this time when I’m sure we all may have had other more pressing issues to concern ourselves with.So, I think I mentioned a couple updates ago that I was the July winner of the https://www.roadmapwriters.com/blogs/news/interview-with-july-2020-diversity-winner-kayona-ebony-brown (Roadmap Writers Diversity Initiative). This has been somewhat life changing and actually very necessary for me at this point in my career because winning this is not just a bragging right thing; it came with access to their pitch prep program.If you are a screenwriter, I highly recommend you go to Roadmapwriters.com and check out some of their programs and courses. They are doing some wonderful work over there, and when I’m on stage collecting

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This is a recap episode for episode two during our brief hiatus.This is part two of the recap episode for the series of podcast episodes that make up Nothing But a Number. So, in case you forgot, episode two is called Nothing but a number--that is, the collection of seven episodes of the podcast that make up episode two. You know how this works. Here, I’ll give you the recap of the story--without the cold openings--so you can get a full sense of where things will be when we pick back up.In When do you start, which is episode 2.4, Kenya has to nurse a sick Lucas while trying to get him to actually take an active part in something important for his own career, and Tk, still thinking about the possibility of being an old rapping-teacher, tries to quit her job but is denied by the principle.In The Great Compromise, Kenya goes out with the older guy to a Balkin Beat Box concert and later realizes that she’s actually more of kid than she r

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This is a recap episode for episode two during our brief hiatus.So, I’m going to give you a two-part recap of episode two before we get into episode three since it’s been a while. So, in case you forgot, episode two is called, https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (Nothing but a number)--that is, the collection of seven episodes of the podcast that make up episode two. You know how this works. Here, I’ll give you the recap of the story--without the cold openings--so you can get a full sense of where things will be when we pick back up.So this first part is called, No Time for Biding, where Kenya tries to get Tk a performance at the Kennedy Center. She does, although it’s not as easy as she might think it should be, but the high from that performance is diluted when Tk meets a Boomer who also has aspirations of being a rapper.Where to draw the timeline?Kenya later meets up with J and Ty, and the get on the topic of age because J is se

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus Q&A episode during our brief hiatus.In this episode, Kayona answers questions like...How do you do it technically?What’s the hardest thing about doing this podcast? What podcasts inspire this one? What are you watching on TV?What's your favorite spot in DC?You try your best to be an optimist. How? And Why?Music for this episode is "Superstar" by Soybsoybmusic@gmail.comhttps://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsoyb.bandcamp.com&token=273d-1-1593560147671 (soyb.bandcamp.com)@https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic (soybmusic)https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCllLIkIEh828Vr6bnlmcOyQ&token=6d18b5-1-1593560147671 (youtube.com/channel/UCllLIkIEh828Vr6bnlmcOyQ)https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F4mP52oJWDHbV3InZTcljkn&token=7c39f2-1-1593560147671 (open.spotify.com/artist/4mP52oJWDHbV3InZTcljkn)https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2FSoybMusic&token

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus episode during our brief hiatus.So, things have remained super busy on my end with writing and meetings. In this episode, I tell you about some of the things I've been writing and some of the meetings I've had. Plus, an update on when we'll be back.Music by https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick (Mona Wonderlick) - https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick/bloom (Bloom) (download via Soundcloud)Also, check out the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJCaWYjH-Bk (Heroes) video on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJCaWYjH-Bk (Just click here). Support this podcast

Of Music and Men is a story, so it's best to start listening at episode one. This episode is a bonus episode during our brief hiatus.I decided not to post an update last week. Sometimes you gotta read the room. There’s a lot going on in this country and I felt like I needed a break from entertainment for a minute. This episode is just a brief update on what's been happening.Music by https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick (Mona Wonderlick) - https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick/bloom (Bloom) (download via Soundcloud)Also, check out the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJCaWYjH-Bk (Heroes) video on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJCaWYjH-Bk (Just click here). Support this podcast

We'll be coming back soon! In this update episode, I give you some insight on progress I'm making with the project and how I plan to move forward to produce new episodes for you soon.Remember, episode two of the novella, "Nothing But A Number," is available on the website for digital download now. Go to https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/) to learn more.Music by https://srosocial.com/ (Sro) Support this podcast

In this bonus update episode, I talk about my goal for this project: Of music and men inspire a generation of women to take risks and not wait for permission or perfection before doing something they know is great.I also discuss making a new logline for the show: After dropping out of college less than a year in, an ambitious young woman tries to succeed as an entrepreneur helming her own indie record company while navigating bachelorettehood; the only problem is, she’s in the wrong place for entertainment pursuits, not to mention, the country's worst city for single women: Washington, DC.I talk about "diversity" (real LIFE) on the page versus diversity on the screen--and the word “diversity”. I explore this through making Tk a lesbian woman instead of keeping that character as it was first made in male form because I wasn't doing a good job of giving the LGBTQIA community enough representation in this story.And I have fun revealing the females characters' personality types using https://www.16personalities.c

I wanted to give a quick update about what's been going on since I haven't been producing proper episodes. Don't worry, I'm getting back to it soon.In this episode, I talk a little about working on HBO's VEEP as an intern, recently meeting one of my heroes, Tanya Saracho (creator of Vida on Starz network), writing a new TV pilot during Covid, how I'm navigating trying to promote the new novella, and I give you a peek into what's going on with the novellas, and some writer-insights and things I've been learning over the last few months.Music for this episode is provided by my Swedish friends, https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang (Le Gang). The song is https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang/come-on-lets-go ("Come On, Let's Go.") Support this podcast

So you’ve made it to part two of the Crowdcast interview! But I have a few notes before we start again… I’ve got some good news: You can now go onto the site, https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (ofmusicandmen.com), and be among the first to get the novella for episode two by pre-ordering before its official release date.Due to the recent pandemic, the traditional ways of doing things have gone out the window. I know that entertainment is not an "essential product," so I want to make sure anyone who wants access to my art can get it... whether you can return the favor by paying for it or not.I'M MAKING IT SUPER EASY TO GET THE DIGITAL VERSION OF EPISODE TWO OF THE NOVELLA SERIES, https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (NOTHING BUT A NUMBER).If you can afford to give $1 or more, great. Click the “https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (Give what you can)” button. But if you still want to read but cannot support me right now, that's fine as well. Just click the “https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (Read now,

Hey, Kayona here. So I’ve got some good news: You can now go onto the site, https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (ofmusicandmen.com), and be among the first to get the novella for episode two by pre-ordering before its official release date.Due to the recent pandemic, the traditional ways of doing things have gone out the window. I know that entertainment is not an "essential product," so I want to make sure anyone who wants access to my art can get it... whether you can return the favor by paying for it or not.I'M MAKING IT SUPER EASY TO GET THE DIGITAL VERSION OF EPISODE TWO OF THE NOVELLA SERIES, https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (NOTHING BUT A NUMBER).If you can afford to give $1 or more, great. Click the “https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (Give what you can)” button. But if you still want to read but cannot support me right now, that's fine as well. Just click the “https://ofmusicandmen.com/ep2-number/ (Read now, give later)” button.As mentioned in the last few podcast episodes, as an artistic e

If you're new, this is a story, so it's best to start at https://ofmusicandmen.com/archives (episode one).Hi, Kayona here. Here's part two of last week's interview with Sovereign Noir Publications.I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far, as I've really enjoyed bringing it to you. Episode 2.7 (the last FULL episode you heard) was the completion of book two, or if this were the TV show, it would’ve been episode two of that.With this global crisis, we’ve all been affected, and all of us in different ways. Personally, things have been quite hard for me financially, as I am a small business owner who has made money through artistic gig work over the last few year, which is a double edged sword. It allows me the opportunity to work on my art more consistently, but it’s subject to the whims of people who need you when they need you, and when they don’t need you, then they don’t need you--hence, no income for you.This is especially difficult for me right now as I’m trying to get the next novella (episode two o

Hi, Kayona here. I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far, as I've really enjoyed bringing it to you. Episode 2.7 (the last episode you heard) was the completion of book two, or if this were the TV show, it would’ve been episode two of that.With this global crisis, we’ve all been affected, and all of us in different ways. Personally, things have been quite hard for me financially, as I am a small business owner who has made money through artistic gig work over the last few year, which is a double edged sword. It allows me the opportunity to work on my art more consistently, but it’s subject to the whims of people who need you when they need you, and when they don’t need you, then they don’t need you--hence, no income for you.This is especially difficult for me right now as I’m trying to get the next novella (episode two of the series) out to you. Now of course, you just listened to it here with these last 7 episodes of the podcast but the book is a different experience. It was supposed to come out April

Thank you for taking the time during this world crisis to still include this program in your daily life.We usually jump right into the episodes, but i just wanted to take a moment to say that your time is greatly appreciated, and if you or a loved one are trying to find ways to find your way back to good health, just know that you’re always in my heart.My hope is that this brings you joy, entertainment, and a much needed escape during your forced solitude. Thank you again, and enjoy the show...Kenya stops avoiding it and finally commits to meeting her father’s new love interest—the 33 y/o. And later, she helps Tk to make a life-changing decision about what’s most important—continuing to “act her age”, or for once, live her dream for true happiness.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-7-life-is-what-happensCREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED I

As Kenya helps nurse Lucas back from illness, she realizes that she has to draw a line. They are business partners, not parent and child. Meanwhile, both J and Ty experience the impressions that younger men can have--good and bad.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fofmusicandmen.com%2Fepisode2-6-of-age-yet&token=9b112b-1-1585427912630 (ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-6-of-age-yet)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEReveal by IksonStream/buy Ikson music:- Spotify: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FGSvyMN&token=1807c9-1-1585427912631 (goo.gl/GSvyMN)- Soundcloud: @https://soundcloud.com/ikson (ikson)- iTunes: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fse%2Fartist%2Fikson%2Fid533041587&token=4f9796-1-1585427912631 (itunes.apple.com/se/artist/ikson/id533041587)Zdarmania by @htt

Kenya's date with the older guy starts out great--a @https://soundcloud.com/BalkanBeatBox (BalkanBeatBox) show and pancakes at The Diner--but a 20 year age difference quickly reveals some differences in how they see their futures (and present, for that matter).For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fofmusicandmen.com%2Fepisode2-5-the-great-compromise&token=36d209-1-1583419175001 (ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-5-the-great-compromise)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEChillin in the 70s by Studio MonkeyGet The Balkan Party Started by @https://soundcloud.com/Soundroll (Soundroll)Things by @https://soundcloud.com/LiQWYD (LiQWYD) & @https://soundcloud.com/thisisLeGang (thisisLeGang) :Music by LiQWYD & Le Gang - Free download: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fthings-free-download&tok

Kenya's job overseeing the careers of musicians often blur the lines between professional and parental, when Lucas needs more from her than she can give. And Tk is forced to make a big decision about her music and her day-job.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-4-when-to-start (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-4-when-to-start)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaKIDS by @https://soundcloud.com/MonaWonderlick (MonaWonderlick)Mona Wonderlick on Spotify: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fspotify-mona-wonderlick&token=a2bc3b-1-1584557050445 (bit.ly/spotify-mona-wonderlick)Mona Wonderlick on Apple Music: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fapplemusic-monawonderlick&token=5212c2-1-1584557050445

Kenya agrees to go out with a man in his 40s, although she has second thoughts, when she hangs out with her longtime male friend who's her age, she starts to wonder if older men might be better.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-3-men-certain-age (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-3-men-certain-age)https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/wheres-my-go-go-music-residents-say-turn-up-the-music-after-a-complaint-silenced-a-dc-intersection/2019/04/09/fde12318-5af4-11e9-9625-01d48d50ef75_story.html (Click here )for more info on Don’t Mute DC or go to the credits page.CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by Kayonahttps://www.unminus.com/post/181956418877/sad-circus (Sad Circus) x Unminus (Free download)Music for the Word of the epi

While hanging out with J and Ty, the topic of age comes up, and when Kenya reveals that her father is dating someone 33-years-old, she has to admit that she's not handling this like an adult.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:http://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-2-where-timeline (http://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-2-where-timeline)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by Kayonahttp://bit.ly/AMJTS-FreeDL-Streaming (A Magical Journey Through Space) by Leonell Cassio (free download)Music for the Word of the episode:https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/a-new-year/ (A New Year) by Scott BuckleyEdited with Adobe Creative CloudTo have your music considered for placement in the show, send us a link where it can be streamed and downloaded. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are

Kenya realizes that there are some similarities between being a grown-up and being an entrepreneur--neither of which she's gotten any good at yet. Meanwhile, Tk finds that despite what she thinks, Hip Hop has no age limit.For full credits and sources on this episode, go to:https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-1-no-time-for-biding (https://ofmusicandmen.com/episode2-1-no-time-for-biding)CREDITSNarrationEpisode narrated by Kayona Ebony BrownEpisodeWritten, recorded, and produced by Kayona Ebony Brown at Siingle Studios in Washington, DCMUSIC LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN THE EPISODEAll music for this episode provided by Filmstro - arranged for this episode by KayonaCome On, Let’s Go by Le GangLe Gang on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thisislegang (@thisislegang)Le Gang on Spotify: spoti.fi/2Nqx1E1Le Gang on Apple Music: apple.co/2tCxx8MLe Gang on YouTube: bit.ly/2Th5V7EPillow by Mona WonderlickFree download: bit.ly/pillow-download- YouTube: bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlick- Soundcloud: bit.ly/soundcloud-mona-